China is growing at a torrid pace as a market for domestic air travel. Add in the increasing international flights coming into its main airports, and the “hubs” are getting even busier. Beijing Capital International Airport, the main one for the nation’s capital, is rapidly approaching the title of the busiest airport on Planet Earth. Want… Continue Reading
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Chinese Choose Obama
I don’t go into politics every often on this blog. Certainly, internal politics in the Communist Party of China will effect tourist policies over time. If I see something that I think is affecting current travel conditions, then I will bring that to your attention. This time, though, I am commenting on the opinion of… Continue Reading
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terre says:
poll does not accurately reflect china…
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Kenny Edwards says: Thanks for the comment. You did not give any counter reasoning.
These are not scientific polls, for sure. But it is the only poll data that I found.
What, in your opinion, is the accurate view of whom the Chinese people prefer to be the US president? And why?
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*there is also the sample size issue
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I do agree with the article for the most part. I actually wish the results were more similar to the poll :p. I don’t like seeing my president’s face on another flag though, lol.
There is no evidence of where the data was sampled, that’s my only concern. During the time leading up to the election, there was a lot of misinformation that has carried on. The poll may have favored the president to influence America’s opinions of his foreign policy.
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Kenny Edwards says:
Well, I understand your points.
This is not a right wing kookoo website. The data (no matter the science or sample size of the data) is from Chinese sources, so seemed appropriate to mention on this China related blog. The interesting bit is why the Chinese would prefer Obama. I was hoping some Chinese citizens would express their views. But none yet.
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5 Unique Museums for Unique People
If you are tired of the main tourist sites, then here are some “different” museums that might interest you. They are very specific, but maybe you have a passion for the topic(s). Thanks to Lillian Li over at the Beijinger for bringing these museums to my attention. For a list of opening hours and costs,… Continue Reading
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Don’t Try This Style of Left Turn In America
So, I was tooling through twitter, and found this gem that Cam MacMurchy (@zhongnanhai) had retweeted. This is a left turn method that apparently is normal in Beijing. Left Turning in Formation – Like the Blue Angels Might if Driving Cars Ever felt frustrated that you are stuck in the left turn lane and it… Continue Reading
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Social Causes : Supporting China’s Homeless Childern
If you are like me, you are always looking for a cause to be part of. Helping children in need is one of the biggest I can think of. While this is a travel blog about Beijing specifically, some of you like to incorporate social causes into your travel. So, here is a heads up… Continue Reading
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The Karate Kid Filming Locations
I have always had this fascination with movie making and filming locations. Not quite sure why. Maybe because…. I don’t know. It’s hard to psycho-analyze yourself. LOL I had a trip planned to Beijing. As The Karate Kid was made in Beijing for the most part, and I really liked the movie, I decided to… Continue Reading
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Madeline Yau says:
Thanks for the information, I am actually looking into a internship in Beijing so this is pretty cool and helpful. I just rented the movie Karate Kid to get myself familiarize in the area also so it can inspire me. I was looking for the luxury apartment they lived in and I found your blog. Are you leaving there now?
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Kenny Edwards says:
No, I am not living in Beijing right now.
The Beverly Hills Apartments is an old abandoned building on the back of the Beijing Films Studio lot. Parts of the lot has already been demolished. I was fortunate to go to the lot before they started tearing portions down. If you go through the existing apartment complex just north of the Beijing Film Studios, you can actually stand outside the old building they used for Dre’s apartment. It is abandoned, so you will not be able to enter. This is assuming they have not torn it down yet.
Let me know how your internship turns out.
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Karate Dad says:
Thanks for posting this info. How were you able to determine that it was Wudang Mountain they travelled to? Is it in the credits?
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Kenny Edwards says:
Thanks for checking this out, Karate Dad. I am glad to be of assistance.
Yes, Wudang Mountain is mentioned in the credits. I have been unsuccessful, as of this writing, to locate it by satellite. When I can, I will add it to the map.
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National Museum of China, 28 Exhibition Halls of History
28 Exhibition Halls. Sounds overwhelming, doesn’t it? Better bring some great walking shoes. I did not get to see the National Museum of China on my last trip, as I was covering the major attractions. I hope to see it next time. Here is a taste so you can make up your mind how important… Continue Reading
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The Great Hall of the People, the Chinese Congress
On the west side of Tiananmen Square, just across the boulevard, is a massive building called the Great Hall of the People. It came about as part of the Ten Great Buildings project to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China. Built from 1958 to 1959, the huge building’s… Continue Reading
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The Monument to the People’s Heroes: Struggle Memorialized
This is a very interesting monument, covering not just the heroes of the communist struggles in China, but all 19th and 20th century resistance to outside influence and Imperial repression. That is a lot to commemorate. The monument is patterned like an Egyptian obelisk, except thicker. Some 10 stories high, it is centered between the… Continue Reading
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Mausoleum of Mao: The Monument to the Chairman
No, I am not talking about Frank Sinatra here. THAT chairman is buried in the Palm Springs. Chairman Mao (full name of Mao Zedong) was the spiritual head of the Communist movement. It was he that declared the People’s Republic of China in Tiananmen Square in 1949, and he that went on to lead the… Continue Reading
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Those numbers are just astounding – they need 71,000 more pilots?!?! Incredible!
Yep. Estimated increase in number of pilots needed for some point in the future (2030 I think). No one can predict the future, but it looks pretty certain.
Thanks for dropping by. Nice site you have there, Christian.